I am looking forward to returning, many years later, to my beloved UEA Norwich (where I did my master’s more than two decades ago) to attend this year’s International Graphic Novels and Comics Conference, with the theme of ‘Comics & Technologies’. The schedule (on-line and in-person) and the book of abstracts are now available at the conference website.
Sharing three new book reviews published in The Comics Grid: Journal of Comics Scholarship today.
Honoured to be a co-director of this programme along Elinor Carmi. This new MSc will provide students with the practical research skills and knowledge to critically understand and ethically assess how data is used across a multitude of industries.
A note on the personal significance of collecting and listening to records, comparing it to meditation. I use Walter Benjamin’s concept of “erfahrung” to argue for the unique experience afforded by physical music formats. Finally, I share a mix of vinyl records.
On how our constant connectivity demands a particular way of existing.
Lars Bjørnshauge is the visionary founder of the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). His transformation of a simple idea into a globally trusted directory revolutionized the accessibility and credibility of open access publishing. Under his leadership, DOAJ became a critical resource, supporting the dissemination of scholarly work worldwide and setting high standards for transparency in publishing.
PIDs in scholarly communications and research infrastructure have garnered government attention lately. By aligning with frameworks such as FAIR and POSI and incorporating insights from global initiatives, we present some desirable characteristics of PID infrastructures to guide them.
The Comics Grid: Journal of Comics Scholarship is seeking contributions to its book reviews section.
